"I am a living demonstration of the fact that a man can remain a virgin until he is 30, and yet be a man."

"The highest stage a man can reach is that of being a paradox."

"The absolute paradox is the truth."

"Marry, and you will regret it; don't marry, you will also regret it; marry or don't marry, you will regret it either way."

"What a misfortune to be a woman! And yet, the worst misfortune is not to understand what a misfortune it is."